004 – A Visit to the Audiologist
Custom molded IEMs and earplugs are important tools for audio pros.
Written by Scott Adamson
Instead of using “generic” earbuds, which are one-size-fits-all, in-ear-monitors can be custom molded to fit your ears. This can also be done for musician’s earplugs, which are an important part of my touring work kit.
These are created with an impression made by an audiologist — and I filmed my last visit to Musicians Hearing Solutions to show you the crazy pink stuff they put in your ear....
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I got my custom earplugs from Sensaphonics and they work great! This is probably my 10th pair over the last 15 years — I wish they did a punchcard.
